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Stories from the Home Front: The War in Wisconsin

Stories from the Home Front: The War in Wisconsin

During World War II, Wisconsin sent over 70,000 troops into battle. Back home, the War brought challenges and opportunities as the nation mobilized its economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities. As a large industrial city, Milwaukee was in a prime position to help the War effort. Veterans, POWs, citizens and historians discuss their war experience on and off the battlefield.

Veterans, POWs, citizens & historians discuss their experience on and off the battlefield.
Veterans, POWs, citizens & historians discuss their experience on and off the battlefield.
Veterans, POWs, citizens & historians discuss their experience on and off the battlefield.